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The below information is for reference only. We will continue to evaluate and adapt to changing COVID-19 guidance and adjust operations as needed.

The National Park Service is working service-wide with federal, state, and local public health authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, access to Mammoth Cave National Park includes: cave tours; the park visitor center; campgrounds; hiking, biking and equestrian use trails; waterways; roads; and in-park concessions operations such as lodging, food and beverage, and retail.

While these areas are accessible for visitors to enjoy, a return to full cave tour operations will continue to be phased. Future tour schedules will be released as soon as optimal tour options are determined in accordance to CDC and public health guidance.

Consistent with CDC recommendations, people who are not fully vaccinated must continue to wear masks indoors and in crowded outdoor spaces. Masks are required for everyone on all forms of public transportation including bus transportation for cave tours. Additional details are available at www.nps.gov/coronavirus.

We ask our visitors to recreate responsibly and follow CDC guidance to reduce the spread of COVID-19, including staying home when feeling sick.

 

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Roads and Ferry

Park Roads & Green River Ferry Status can change without advanced warning. For the most up-to-date ferry status information follow the Mammoth Cave Roads and Ferry Twitter feed or please call the Green River Ferry Hotline at (270) 758-2166.

The Green River Ferry is open for service seven days a week from 6 am to 9:55 pm CST, but will be closed daily from 1:45 pm to 2:15 pm for cleaning and disinfection of the operating booth between shifts. Commuters should anticipate an additional closure of the ferry later in the summer. Learn more about the Green River Ferry Improvement Projects.

 

Campgrounds

Mammoth Cave Campground: Open
Maple Springs Group Campground: Open
Houchin Campground: Open

 

Trail Conditions

Front Country Trails: Some trails subject to intermittent closure.
Due to ongoing construction projects with the Green River canoe and kayak launch and Echo River Springs Trail foot bridge, some trails in the area are subject to intermittent closure. This trail status will remain in place until mid-February. Contact the Visitor Center for status.

Affected trails:

  • Echo River Springs Trail, and Green River Ferry parking area.

Backcountry Trails: Open

 

Construction Projects

Green River Ferry Improvement Projects

Work is continuing to complete the last steps of a vehicle ramp extension project for the Green River Ferry. Additional projects in the Green River Ferry day-use area include the construction of a new canoe and kayak launch site and a foot bridge on the Echo River Springs Trail. Some closures may occur due to construction in this area of the park.

Mammoth Cave Trail Rehabilitation Project

The Grand Avenue and Wild Cave Tours are temporarily closed. The trail work will improve the walking path, stairs, handrails, seating and resource issues along approximately two miles of trail. The entire project is scheduled to take 18-20 months to complete. Other tours in the park are open to visitors as usual.

 

Air Quality Webcam

The park maintains an air quality monitoring station near the visitor center overlooking the Green River.

 

River Level

In cooperation with the US Geological Survey, the park maintains a water level monitoring station on the Green River inside the park boundary.

Last updated: May 27, 2021

Contact the Park

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 7
Mammoth Cave, KY 42259-0007

Phone:

(270) 758-2180

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